The document analyzes vegetation recovery patterns following the state mine fire in October 2013, categorizing different plant layers based on intensity ranking and burn levels. It discusses species responses to fire intensity, highlighting various groups such as decliners, increasers, and new species, along with factors like post-fire weather conditions. The findings emphasize the importance of fire intensity and species adaptability in post-fire recovery.

1. The State Mine Fire, October
2013. Patterns of Vegetation
Recovery
Roger Lembit
Gingra Ecological Surveys

5. Intensity Ranking Shrub Layer Ground Layer
Unburnt Intact Intact, minor scorch marks
Moderate Mainly intact Mainly intact, less than 50% burnt
High Leaf scorch and consumption Mainly consumed, green patches present
Very High Mainly consumed, leaf and branch consumption Consumed

6. Changes in species richness and fire intensity

9. • Decliners
• Increasers
• Losers
• “New” species
• Multi-taskers
• Seeding laggards
• Resprouting laggards

10. Summing Up
• Fire intensity
• Post-fire weather conditions
• Species Responses